The Ottoman
Directed by Mike Stamm
The Ottoman, a hotshot mechanic and amateur robot gladiator, is looking forward to proving himself in the arena against the reigning Tournament champion and his massive mechanical Scorpion. But when his obsession with victory endangers the lives of his wife and son, the Ottoman must learn some hard lessons about what true strength is all about.
About The Ottoman
The Ottoman is a 12-minute animated short film from the USA directed by Mike Stamm. It screened at the 2025 San Jose International Short Film Festival in the “Return of the Ink & Paint Club” program.
- Director
- Mike Stamm
- Program
- Return of the Ink & Paint Club
- Country
- USA
- Run time
- 12 mins
- Genre
- Animation
- Watch
- Trailer
